New update emerges as bargain clause included in 21-year-old’s loan away from Leeds United

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The Athletic claim Leeds United star Sam Greenwood has a £1.5m clause included in his loan deal at Middlesbrough – after the versatile ace scored for Michael Carrick’s side on Saturday, at Sunderland.

Greenwood, 21, was a late loan exit from Leeds in the summer. Numerous midfield signings and the breakthrough of Archie Gray seemingly convinced Greenwood to find a new home. He joined Boro.

After a few sub appearances, Greenwood came into the starting line-up last week and his start at Sunderland – his former side, of course – was only his second start since his arrival at the Riverside.

Playing from the left, the ex-Arsenal academy product opened his account for Boro in a 4-0 away win, which surprised many – but was largely helped by Sunderland going down to 10 men. A massive win.

Now, The Athletic have detailed an update regarding Greenwood’s future. It had been believed that it was just a dry loan to take Greenwood to the North East, but it is now claimed there is a £1.5m option.

Leeds star Greenwood has a £1.5m clause in Middlesbrough loan

It was a surprise that Leeds allowed Greenwood to go in the first place. Especially, having tried to sign a no.10 – in Nadiem Amiri and Matt O’Riley – but failing to do so. Greenwood could have been that man.

He had shown glimpses in the Premier League of a top player, and played in numerous positions. So, to let him go on loan – and then, include a permanent clause – seems like a mistake from us. Time will tell.